on September 14th bts's Jun cook shared two Instagram posts through his dog Bam's account which many believe were subtle messages of support for the members of new jees the girl group is currently caught in a dispute involving Hyde and Minh Jin the former CEO of their label adore while Jung cook didn't directly mention new jeans his captions artists are not guilty and don't use them were widely interpreted by fans as addressing the tricky situation the posts quickly gained attention with many praising junk cook for standing up for the group fans and neens alike saw the messages as a call to protect young artists from being drawn into corporate disputes in response to the viral posts bit music issued a statement clarifying junk Cook's intent explaining that the posts were made based on the belief that no Young artist should be involved in conflicts or used as a shield while Jun cook received overwhelming support for his actions hibe has encountered increasing criticism fans were quick to Express frustration with the company's handling of the situation interpreting the clarification statement as an attempt to deflect attention many felt that hb's actions only reinforced their belief that the company was mishandling its artists leading to a wave of backlash across social media and online communities fans of ASAS ning have raised concerns on social media making the # smm treat ning better trend for almost two days they accuse SM Entertainment of neglecting ning's promotions including her solo opportunities and collaborations such as her Global verses campaign while ning ning's campaign is prominently featured on versa's Platforms in 91 countries she has been notably absent from asa's official social media with no solo content posted for over two months fans also claim SM has restricted ning from interacting with fans and VIP guests during events such as her Versace appearances preventing her from signing autographs or taking photos allegedly SM scolded ning and threatened staff at versas in China not to disclose these restrictions fans are now urging SM Entertainment to give ning the proper promotion and respect she deserves as an ASA member 17's highly anticipated 12 mini album I felt helpless is set to drop on October 14th the group recently revealed teaser photos showcasing a mesmerizing underwater concept the members are submerged in water dressed in translucent outfits that evoke a sense of calm even though they appear trapped or Sinking this artistic portrayal hints at a deeper emotional storyline for the upcoming album adding to the excitement a pop-up store is scheduled to open in Mexico City on October 18th allowing fans to engage directly with the album's theme and merchandise the group's fans are buzzing with excitement eagerly awaiting not only the album but also the unique pop-up experience with the teaser photos generating immense anticipation 17 's New Era promises to be both visually stunning and musically impactful their comeback is shaping up to be one of their most captivating projects to date as this is the last time for 17 comeback as full member recently Big Bang member deson left fans in awe after sharing his thoughts about YG's new girl group baby monster on the latest episode of his popular show des's house he expressed curiosity about the rookie group and took a moment to admire their photo after learning the were from YG Entertainment desung shared AA no wonder somehow when I was looking at them it captured my heart more than my eyes baby monsters debut album has now become YG entertainment's best-selling debut album surpassing their seniors black pink with over 740,000 copies sold worldwide the group also ranked third as the bestselling rookie group on the circle chart from January to August 2024 selling more than 720 00 Z copies their debut album has also crossed 500 million streams on Spotify making it one of the most streamed K-pop albums of the year the B Sidetrack withdraw from Xin the real album has reached an impressive Milestone of 2 million views on Tik Tok this marks the sixth song by the group to hit this Milestone further solidifying xen's growing popularity in the K-pop scene in related news exen member Arya will be a special guest on NBC Idol radio season 4 mid-autumn special foreigners confession she will appear alongside other International Idols including po Yoki ampers ones Brian and genen blues aako the episode is scheduled to air on September 16th adding to the excitement surrounding the group additionally Arya has been nominated in a special voting segment for which country would you like to travel to on NBC Idol radio with the voting closing on September 15th as of the latest update she is holding second place meanwhile the mama Super Fan event has reopened its score calculations after being initially closed Met has extended the score submission deadline until September 16th due to a delayed update exen currently holds the sixth spot leading to Fan speculation and hopes that the group could rise in ranking before the final scores are tallied in a recent interview with glamour South Africa Black Swan opened up about their first EP roll up and their unique cultural blend the multinational K-Pop group featuring members from Sagal the US Brazil and India discussed the fresh sound of their latest release describing it as a Savvy energy Superwoman sound that embodies empowerment and confidence Fatu expressed excitement over potential collaborations with artists like Tyla and Kendrick Lamar while EnV highlighted their recent live performances with a band praising the unique energy it brought the members shared their experiences with different cultures from trying each other's traditional foods to learning new languages they emphasized the importance of Multicultural representation in K-pop noting that their music Blends Korean with global influences Black Swan also reflected on how their fandom's red and black colors Inspire their fashion choices and boost their confidence the group concluded with a hopeful message expressing their desire to visit South Africa soon the song rollup continues to make waves on Apple music's dance daily charts across multiple countries as of the latest updates the track has charted in six different regions demonstrating strong International appeal in the Caribbean rollup sits at 64 in Granada 130 in St kits nevas and 188 in Barbados in other parts of the region it ranks 25 in Honduras marking a new Peak the song has also re-entered the charts at 68 in the Bahamas where it previously peaked at 3 and at 92 in Jamaica where it once held the five position this broad regional success showcases the track's popularity across diverse markets particularly in the Caribbean and Latin America reinforcing its place as a standout in the dance music scene fans continue to drive the song's momentum solidifying its presence in apple music's dance daily charts Black Swan is currently attending the full moon mid- Autumn award and music festival in Chango China today the members made a stunning appearance on the red carpet turning heads with their elegant outfits that combin modern fashion with hints of traditional flare fans and media were buzzing with excitement as the group marked their presence at one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year tomorrow Black Swan is set to perform for the first time in China on a grand stage designed for the festival the massive stage featuring towering lead screens and vibrant lights is an impressive sight and a fitting backdrop for black Swan's debut performance in the country the scale of the setup reflects the importance of the event with thousands of attendees expected to witness the group live as part of the full moon mid- Autumn award and music festival black Swan's performance is eagerly awaited with fans anticipating a powerful show that showcases their Global appeal and strong stage presence this Festival combining tradition with contemporary music offers a perfect platform for Black Swan to further solidify their International reputation in a recent behind the-scenes performance show blackw Swan hinted that they would be making a comeback soon upon hearing this fans were surprised and expressed hopes that Black Swan would not make a com back just yet suggesting that the group should instead focus on fan engagement activities like holding fan meetings in a video interview with Bridge Asian a while ago Fatu also mentioned the possibility of Black Swan holding a fan sign concert though it has not been confirmed are you ready for black Swan's next big move